Reply #155: I think you need to consult an attorney who is familiar with the UCMJ.

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For clearly, you are unable to grasp the fact that Manning does not have the same rights that he would be afforded in a civilian court.

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ucmj.htm#SUBCHAPTER

809. ART. 9. IMPOSITION OF RESTRAINT
b) An enlisted member may be ordered into arrest or confinement by any commissioned officer by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or through other persons subject to this chapter. A commanding officer may authorize warrant officers, petty officers, or noncommissioned officers to order enlisted members of his command or subject to his authority into arrest or confinement.